News From Assumption Parish

Three persons residing in the parish of Assumption, last year killed 9000 alligators, saved the oil and sold the hides. The price of the hides is seventy five cents a piece. The trio besides, gather moss, and are making money fast. Alligator hides make a good shoe or boot; and, as alligators are not protected by the game law, hunters who go in for leather and prunella and money, can keep on game all the year round Alligator oil is useful in many ways, and is considered excellent in rheumatic affections. We do not give the above big hunt of our own knowledge. Theodore of the Assumption Pioneer is responsible for it. We admit that 9000 alligators is rather an extensive game bag full but as we believe all that we read in the newspapers at least of this State, so we are pleased to report the success of this industry.3/30/1878

FLAMES at Napoleonville, La., burned seven blocks, including most of the business portion of the town. Loss is $123,000 12/30/1894 Miami Leader

A Telegram from Napoleonville Lousiana says that at an early hour this morning, fire broke out in the residence of Attorney Vallere and spread rapidly, destroying seven blocks buildings Loss $125,000 to $150,000 1894-12-21; Charlotte Observer

Business Portion of the Village of Napoleonville Destroyed—A Lawyer Perished ! New Orleans, November 9,.—The Picayune special from Thibadaux says: Last night a fire broke out in Dupaty's hotel, which result of in the destruction of the entire business portion of the village of Napoleonville, including the Masonic hall, Odd Fellows hall, and many stores and residences. The only important buildings saved were the Courthouse, parish jail, Catholic church and Episcopal church. Captain J, B. Whittington, a prominent Lawyer, perished in the flames. The total loss amounts to $200,000. Insurance $50,000 11/10/1884 Galveston Daily News

Desolated by Fire. The Town of Napoleonville, La., Swept by Devouring Flames

New Orleans, November 9 – A special to the Picayune from Thibadeaux says: At 11 o'clock last night a fire broke out in Dupity's hotel, which resulted in the destruction of the entire business portion of the village of Napoleonville, including the Masonic hall, Odd Fellows hall, and many stores and residences. The only important buildings saved are the court house, the parish jail, the Catholic church and the Episcopal church. Captain J. B. Whittington, a prominent lawyer, perished in the flames. He was sleeping in Dupaty's hotel, and every effort was made to rescue him, but without avail. The losses are as follows: Guion & False, law office and library; Walter Guion, law office and library; Mr. Antore, store and barbershop; Dr. Domonie, dental office and residence; Chas. Dupaty, hotel and coffee house; W.T. Guelfoux, store; R. Block, store; Mrs. Guent, store; R.H. Webster, coffee house and hotel (the latter just completed); Nathan Webster, residence, office and lumber yard; D. Thriot, store; Edward Thibadeaux, drug store; D Hebert, store; Deputay & Dreyfus, store; Piffers, store, Emile Toulon, residence and bakery; Edouard Vives, residence; the town market; Joseph Trodart, gallery; Mr. Bofaw, store; Adolph Wall, store; F. Gonaut, drug store and residence; M. Lewis, store and residence; Jacob's tailor shops; Toby's barber shop and restaurant; Antoine Anchondeufy store; Delaune's residence; Mrs. David Bordeaut' residence; Mrs. D Begref ,residence; Edward Lawton's residence; O'Neil Delanne's residence and stable; Emile Herbert's residence. The total loss is estimated at $200,000, insurance $50,000,. There were no goods saved from any store or furniture from any residence 1884-11-09; Macon Weekly Telegraph,

On last Saturday the editors of two newspapers in Napoleonville, parish of Assumption, louisiana has a personal rencounter and amused themselves by shooting double barreled shot guns at each other. Neither of the parties were hurt. 1869-04-17; Memphis Daily